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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
Changes in the Civii-service Rules.


WASHINGTON. May 5.-The Civil service Com
mission to-day submitted to the President GER
tain proposed amendments to Rules 4. 6, 10 aud
2l of the rules for the regulation and improve
ment of the executive civil service. All of the
proposed amendments were approved, ard be-
az once effective. The most important of
the amendments was the following
Rule 6, Clause 2-And, for the purpose of es-
tablishng in the classified service the principle
of compulsory competitive examination for
promotion. there shall be, so far practicable
and useful, snch examinations of suitable
character TO test the fitness of persons for
promotion in the service, and the COM
mission may make regulations. applying
them TO any classified department. Gus
toms Office postoffice under which
regulations examinations for promotion shall be
conducted and all promotions made; but. until
regulations made by the commission in accord
anee herewith have been applied to a classified
department, customs Office postofhce, promo
tions therein may be made upon any test OF fit
determined upon by the promoting officer
And in any classified department. customs Office
or postofhce in which promotions are made un-
der examinations herein provided, the COM
mission may in special cases, if the exigencies of
the service require such action. provide non
competitive examinations for promotion
The commission has prepared detailed regula-
tions to carry the amendments into effect.
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SECRETARY LAMAR.
Illness win Probably Prevent His Dining a.

Illness VIII Probably Prevent His Dining at
the Sane Table with kapioianL
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, May 5-This evenings papers
announce, with uniform phraseoloey, that Sec
retary Lamar is confined to his residence with
neuralgia in his face. Some of his friends say
this is to be his to the President and
Mrs. Cleveland FOR not attending their dinner to
Queen Kapolani of Hawaii, at the White
House, tomorrow night, when, in fact, he in
tends to absent himself for reasons set forth in
these dispatches last night, namely, that he is
unwilling to sit at a table with black woman.
1t is not known whether Secretary Lamar has
sent his regrets to President and Mrs. Cleve-
land, but it is stated that he will do so. If he
has not already. His friends are particular to
say that the Secretary has prejudice against
her Highness. but that he has refused TO put
himself on a social level with coiored folks in
Mississippi and elsewhere. and that he does not
intend To do SO now.
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He Proposes the Appointment of a Mixed Com
mission to Which Shall Be Referred All
Pointsin Dispute with the Dominion.
Secretary Lamar and the Presidents
Dinner to the Black Queen of Hawaii.
Preparations for the Construction of High
Powered Modern Cannons-Importan
Changes in the Civil Service Rules.
THE FISHERY DISPUTE.
Secretary Bayard Proposes a Plan for Ami
cably Settling the Quarrel

Secretary Bayard Proposes a Plan for Ami
cably Settling the Quarrel.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
New YORK, May 5.-Tbe Washington corre-
spondent of the Times sends to that paper copy
of a letter from Secretary of State Bayard to
Minister Phelps at London, inclosing draft of
a proposed treaty between the United States and
Canada on the fishery controversy. the publica-
ton of which is said to be authorized oy the
Secretary. The treaty calls for the appoin tmeIt
of a mixed commission to agree upon the limits
which shall separate the exclusive from the
mon right of fishing off the coasts of the British
North American colonies; TO agree upon regula-
tions to secure to the fishermen of the United
States the privilege of entering bays and
harbors for the purpose of shelter, for repairs,
and of purchasing wood and water, and
to agree upon penalties for the violation of such
privileges. Pending definite arrangement,
Great Britain agrees to instruct Canadian Off
Gals not to molest fishing vessels of the United
States unless they are found actually fishing
within three miles of the coast Both govern
ments agree to send each to the Gulf of st. Law
renee a national vessel, and also each to
cruise during the fishing on the southern
coast of Nova Scotia. When a vessel is seized
for violation of the foregoing provisions, the
matter shall be reported to the officer
in command of of these national
vessels, who, in conjunction with the commander
of another of said vessels, shall constitute
court Of inquiry. If both of the opinion that
the seizure was not for good cause the vessel
shall be released; and in the event OF a differ
ence of opinion between the commanders, afthird
person shall be selected to act as umpire. 1t is
proposed to give to fishing vessels the
mercial privileges in Canadian ports
bvo tat 1inp
the purchase of bait and supplies: all vessels
under seizure for alleged violation of the fishery
law to be released and all fines exacted in such
cases refunded.
Great Britain is asked to agree to the appoint
ment of joint commission to ascertain the
amount of damage caused to American fishermen
during the year 1856 by seizure and otherwise
said commission to make awards therefor TO the
parties niured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06

CHICAGO, May 5.-The Union Steel Company
to-day shut down it's steel and rail mill Seven
hundred and fifty men were locked out on the
strength of a strike of twenty eight drllers,
clippers and filers The twenty-eight men struck
for some trivial cause and the general shut
down followed.
PITTsBURG, May 5.-The American Flint
Glass workers Uuion. comprising almost all the
factories in the United States and Canada, will
not demand an advance in wages for the next
fires. The majority Of the lodges have been
heard from and all are satisfed with the pres
ent rate of wages. This will enable the works TO
start up at the close of the summer shutdown
without any wrangling over wages.
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RossER's ATTACK ON SHERIDAN.
The Ex-Confederate Severely Criticised by
Democrats at the Capital.

Democrats the Capital
Washington Special.
General F. L. Rosser of confederate cavalry
fame was to-day the subject of wide but
favorable nnent in public circles account
of his letter attacking General Sheridan, pub
lished in the Times. of Winchester, Va. The
letter, which was addressed to Major Holmes
Conrad. says the writer has been informed that
General Sheridan contemplates at an early day
another ride through the Shenandoah, and de-
clares that such proceeding would be cruel and
brutal on the part of man who had wrought
such wild, wanton waste and desolation,
tn rough the valley General Rosser also saws
Sheridan has done nothing since the to atone
for his cruelties during the war;" and concludes
with the hope that the hero of Winchester will
be allowed to make his triumphal ride up the
valley in peace, but have him go like the mis-
erable crow. carrying his raticns with him" The
unfavorable comment was particularly notice
able at the meeting and monthly banquet of the
Washington Commandery of the Loyal Legion
held tonight st the Arlington. General Sherl-
dan, who is a member of this commandery as
not present, evidently desiring to avoid all dis
cusson of such unpleasant subject. With
one voice General Rossers letter was stlgmat-
lied as outrageous and indefenslble. especially
in view of the fact that year ago General Sheri-
dan. accompanied by Senator Don Cameron,
made horseback tour through the Shenandoah
valley and was kindly received by the people.
An ex-voluntesr general said that the probable
of Rossers chagrn found in the fact
that in one of Sheridans reports he alludes TO
Rosser little cavalry general" who had
been sent by the confederates to attack Sheri-
dams forces. Another ex-volunteer officer sar-
casticaly observed that i. late in the day for
Rosser to defame Sheridan. Still another al
luded to the fact that when Rosser of
the war in distressed financial circumstances ne
was befriended and put the road to fortune
by his old army friends who knew him at West
Point before the war. Leading Democrats CEN
sure General Rosser, and say that IT was just
this Shopping over" of confederate officers that
kept the Democratic party out OF power so long
Republicans express the hope that few more
confederate generals may assaii Phil Sheridan
for the American people will embrace every op-
portunity to resent such attacks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
MINOR MATTERS.
Preparations Looking the Construction of
Cannons of High Power.

Preparations Looking TO the Construction of
Cannons of High Power.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal
WAsHINGToS, May 5--Work on the plans for
the new ordnance foundry, which is to be erected
out of the plant of the Washington navy-yard,
is progressing with great rapidity. Before the
meeting of Congress in the fall IL is probable
that this great addition to the military establish
of the United States will be well under way OF
course it is impossible to predict far in ad-
vance what the national legislature will do with
ths recommendations of the Secretary of the
Navy, but, inasmuch as the country generally is
committed to a new navy, 1T is likely that tho
new Congress will be better disposed towards
new ships than any of its predecessors have
been since the war. Whatever the outcome of
con gressional discussion next winter it is GER
tain that, through the creation of ordnance
foundry capable of constructing engines OF war
of modern design, this country will be well
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
THE AFGHAN FRONTIER.
The British Commissioners Recal;ed-Tryipg
to Stir Up Rebellion in India.


LONDON, May 5. - Colonel Ridgeway, the
British commissioner to the Anglo Russian con-
ference for the delimitatIon of the Russo-Afchan
frontier. has been recalled. It is officially de-
MED that the conference has failed, but Russia
has refused to yield the Khoia-Saleh district,
and no agreement has been reached as to the pos
session of kiiif
a dispatch from ST. Petersburg to night sta tes
that the Prince Dhuleep Singh, the Indian po
tentate, who recently left England is at that
capital urging action against England in India.
He offers TO place himself unreservedly in the
service of Russia against England and to raise
rebellion in the heart of India against the
'oppressors OF his race The English govern
rnent have refused allow the Prince
tSrn to India, and have notified him that unless
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
General and Personal.
special 70 tne andlanapo!Is Jonrna..

Special TO the indlanapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-Charles Dunlap, OF
Noblesvile. and John p Norman, of ireland,
Ind, were day admitted to practice before the
Interior Department
Capt. George Brown, u. S. N, of Indianapo-
lis, stationed at Nnrfolk, Va, and superintend-
ing a consolidation of bureaus of the Navy De-
partment, is in the city.
Mrs. Gen. George B. Williams returned, to-,
day from Lafayette. whittier she went to at
tend the funeral of her mother.
w r. Oeesby. of Upton, Ind, and W. Scott
Johnston and wife. of Piqua. o., are in the city.
The President has appointed the following
named postmasters. Harry w. Roberts at
Chester Ill, vice Fl. B. Nesbitt. removed; L. l..
Stark, at Wheaton, ILL.,. vice w. L. Wheaton.
removed.
Secretary Lamar is confined TO his house by
severe attack of neuralgia in rhe face
Mr. George Bancroft toni ight gave dinner in
honor of President and Mrs Cleveland. The
house was beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion. and the dinner-table adorned with a
large bank of JacqGeminot Covers were
laid for sixteen. Those present were Mr.. Ban
croft Miss Bancroft the President and Mrs
Cleveland Secretary Bayard, Secretary and
Mrs. Wnitney. Madame Bonaparte. Justice and
Mrs. BIatehfofd. Judge John Davis, General
Sheridan. Senator ana Mrs. Don Cameron, Mr..
Henry Adams and Mrs. Mcpherson.
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he places himself under English surveillance i'm
medlateiy, his emouments will be curtailed.
The report that the Prince is already in Russian
pay is officially denied. He has offered his serv
ices. and has been in communication with his
friends IN India and Afghanistau in the interests
OF Russia in order to demonstrate his powers
for usefulness 10 Russia. but has not yet been
accepted as a Russian pensioner or agent.
The bazaar reports received at Calcutta. and
printed by the Englishman relating to the fight
ing II Afghanistan, state that the Shiuwarrs
are joining the Ghilzai insurgents in large num-
bers The reports of the defeats inflicted OF the
Amsers troops have spread among the hill
tribes generally and brought the disafected
tribesmen. who last winter refused the Ameers
war taxes, hockine to the camps of the Ghizais.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
National Dril staff tments.

WASHINGTON. May 5.-Major- general C. G.
Augur, commandant Of the national drill en-
campmen., las appointed on his staff. Brieadier-
general James A. Carnahan. of Indiana; Brig
adler general Johnston Jones, of North Carolina;
Surgeon David W. Yandel of Louisville, and
Captain Carnes. of the Memphis Chickasaw
Guards.
Among the bands far announced are the
America Cadet Band. of Milwaukee, Band of the
Second Brigade of the Iowa National Guard;
Volunteer Southrons Band of Vicksburg, and
the drum corps of the Louisville Legion. The
Busch Zouaves, of ST. Louis. have asked to he
admitted into the camp, although too late to
compete for 8 prize
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06

Special the indianapolis Journal
NEW YORK. May Sit is reported that Rev.
A. j. Donnelly, pastor of St. Michael's Church,
is to be appointed BY Archbishop Corrigan as
vicar-genera of this diocese in place of the late
Mgr. Quinn. Father Donnelly came into prom
inence, recently. the successor of Father Nc
Glynn At ST. Stephens's Church. He did not sue
ceed in making himself popular with the parish
toner's and was soon returned by the Archbishop
to his old pastorate of St. Michaers He is six
ty-seven years old, and native of Ireland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06

TIE Pope has summoned three cardinals to
confer with him upon the question of reconcilia-
tion with the Italian government and to arrange
the conditions upon which the Vatican can con
sent to negotiate.
The croupiers implicated in the recent
gambling swindle at Monte Carlo have been
tried. One who dealt cards has been sentenced
to eighteen months Imprisonment; the others
severely reprimanded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
Indiana Pensions.
Washington Special.
Pensions have been granted the following

Washington Special
Pensions have been granted the following
named Indiauians
Minor of Elton J. Rudasell. Arcola tincreasel;
Martha j., widow of Benjamin 5. Burnham.
Reese's Mills. Originals--John Rorden bush.
New Albany; Jacob c. Hoover, Headlee; Henry
FL. Upp, Knox; Nathaniel Martin. Francisco;
Frederick E. Barnes. Hope Jacob Railing De-
eatur; Samuel Clements, Pleasant Plain: Paul
Coplineer. Indianapolis; Robert Coplinger Indi
annapolis; VIM. Condo. Indianapolis. Increases
Peter Ayres. Maumee; Michael Hays, Lafayette.
Alfred VI. Poundstone, Vincennes; Mason Max
ey. 0Iilroy; VIM. H. Williamson, Arlington,
VIM. J. Gray. Youngs Creek; VIM. McClanahan.
Franklin; George W. Emmons Vincennes: John
ii. Scott, Cleveland; Lafayette Thorp, Grand
View; Henry Thalls. Andrews; Valentine Grit
sell, Jasper; James WEIGH, Adams; Lyman ).
Ford, Farmersbure; VIM. G. Keith, Edwards
port; Asa w. Hill. Moore's Vineyard; Richard
Evans. Wolcott John ". Shepard Earl Park;
John W. Morse. Clay City; Samuel Kelly, West
Fork Thos. L. Ball. LaPorte: Frederick Schlend-
ermann. Stumpe's Corners; Chris G. Posev. Sell
win: John r. White, Alfordsville; Archibald Ken
nedy, Rushville; Anton Wilhelm, Evansville,
Andrew Naughcle, Cloverdale: John W. Crouch
er, Aedora; Henry Ayers, Collett; Horace Hut
ton, Indian Springs Reissues-Henry Popeu-
haus, Waymansyile: Solomon LaFolette, Prai-
RE Greek; Chas. E. Durland, Elizabethtown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
Strike of Lumber-Hanalars

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, May 5-The trouble
which has been brewing for some time arn on the
laboring element of Michigan City culminated
yesterday, when over 800 employees of tne whole
sale lum ber yards went strike. They have
been receiving 81. 25 day and have been paid
monthly The men demand 81. 90 day. with
payday every two weeks. The employers held
a meeting and combined TO resist their demands
The trouble looks serious. and is apt TO involve
the entire laborlng force of the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
Heavy Failure in New York.

New YORK, May 5.-Manager Marshall. of the
firm of Carruthers 81 Co, who failed to day in
this city, said that the liabilities might run
from $50 600 to $4,000. 900. He could give
idea of the amount of probable assets.
This firm did very large business in
grain and commissions. The membe of it are
L. 7. Carruthers and T. W. Moorehead. John
Allen. a former partner is made the assignee.
The firm are members of exchanges in Chicago,
Boston Toledo, Cincinnati and nearly all 9TH
of Importance in the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
Deputy Marshal Killed.

KANSAS CITY, May 5.-The Times's Tahleauah
II. Il. special reports the killing. Tuesday night,
of United States Deputy Marshal NAPLES son
of Congressman Peel, of Arkansas. NAPLES was
going 10 make some arrests near there, and was
shot by unknown man who escaped. He died
this afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

equipped to prepare itself against invasion OF
foreign foe. The guns which have already been
constructed at the foundry among the most
perfect pieces OF wariike machinery ever built
anywhere, and while they not to be COM
pared to the enormous cannons turned out by
the krupp foundry at Essen, they will compare
very favorabiy with the best pieces of naval ord
nance IN use by any navy in the world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
Extraordinary nInitary Eorethoueh,.

Moscow. May 5.-The Berlin correspondent
of the Moscow Gazette says the German
military authorities training mastiffs to
hunt French outposts in the event of war; also
that falcons and other birds of prey being
trained to chase carrier-pigeons should the lat
ter be mployed by the French.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06

New YORK, May 5-Arrived Waesland, from
Antwerp.
HAMBURG. May ARRIVED Rhaetia, from
New York.
SOUTHAMPTON, May 5.-Arrived: Saale, from
New York, for Bremen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
Henry Willard Again on Top.


WASHINGTON, May 5.-Henry Willard, Of
Northern Pacific railway fame, is in Washing
this week. The ostensbie purpose of his
visit is to renew old acquaintances with those
friends with whom he was intimate when resi-
dent of Washington. To give color to this idea
he had his family with him. His real business
in the city said to be connected with some
heavy railroad dealings in which he is conjoint-
ly interested with Mr.. Robert Garrett of the B.
& o. Four years ago Willard a financial
wreck, and it was thought he could never recov-
er his footing. After the failure of the North
ern Pacific he went to Germany. in which coun-
try he spent the greater portion of the past
three years. Now he is here again with plenty
of money. One of his frieode tells me that he
is the accredited agent of sy ncicate OF German
capitalists, who have placed at his disposal be-
tween two and three millions of dollars to be in
vested in American railway and manufacturing
enterprises. This would indicate that Villsrds
German friends have confidence in his honesty,
as we'll as his business sagaclty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06
THE GAUL AND THE TEUTON
Serious Character of the Recent Anti
German Demonstration in Paris.
Several Mobs in the Streets at the Same Time,
and the Outbreaks Repeated Yesterday
War Preparations on the Frontier.
Prince Dhuleep Singh Anxious to Raise
Rebellion in British India.

The House of Commons Decides that Breach
Of Privilege Was Not Committed in the
Dillon Case-General News by Cable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-06

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Secretary of State
Bayard is in receipt of dispatch from the
United States minister at Bangkok, reporting
that the Siamese King and Queen. who have
lately returned from visit 10 Petchabure,
press much qualification at the course pursued
by the American missionaries there, and stating
that their Majesties gave literally of money to
the hospital established by them and to the mis-
sionary schools in charge of Messrs Colt, Small
and Nelson. at that point His Majesty pre-
sented Rev. Mr. Dunlap with a handsome gold
watch and chain and DIR. Thompson with a gold
medal and pencil. for their meritorious conduct
in assisting the sufferers of gun boat which ex-
plodeG near Petchabure. and manifested In sew
eral other ways his high regard for the work
which the American missionaries are doing in
Siam.
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Sir Edward Thornton.

WASHINGTON Special.
Miss Thornton. daughter of Sir Edward Thorn
ton mas arrived in Washington a visit to Miss
jamie Riggs. Sir Edwards two daughters grew
up and made their debut in society in Washing.
ton where their father was minister for
long. Sir Edward is ponpous little man. with
a Turveydrop manner Once at White House
public reception, when the crowd was immense,
Sir Edward and Lord George Montague. the last
a son of the Duke of Manchester. tried to make
their way into the Blue Room along with the
general crowd. The policeman on duty waved
them back. 'Do you know. SIR" said Sir Ed
ward. in his most important manner, that
am Sir Edward Tnornton" land I,n said Lord
George, who was a meek. inoneEsive little
fellow, Il am Lord George Montague" "Go
way" responded the policeman; don't tell me
two such little grasshoppers as you are Sir Ed
ward Thornton and Lord George Montague"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-08-17
A new reporter had joined the staff.

A new reporter had joined the staff.
lie was writing up his first assignment,
which was the resasctation of half
drowned woman. The city editor looked
over the scrbbIer's shoulder, aud this is
what he read: "The far form lay on
the dock, and her short pants---"
"Tut, tut, young man." said the city
editor, ''noue of your Zola realism; not
on this great religious daily; drop that
pants business" The now reporter
smiled softly and wrote on. "And her
short pants for breath showed that co.,
sciousness was returning" ~ 80
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-08-17
rELEcRAPHIc NEWS.
THE NEVADA BAaEs
u.e.., peu,.- 1ha. 4, Is cr,pp,ea.

waekay Denie- That II Il Crippled.
SAN FRAsclsco, Aug. l7.--With refer.
sncs to rumors that J. W. Mackay and
!. C. Flood. Individually and as principal
Owners OF the Nevada Bank have lost
heavily in the late wheat deal, Ar.
Mackay is reported in an evening paper
s,sayinp: "Ths Nevada Bank is not In
ssy way crippled by the wheat deal.
Neither Dir. Flood nor myself, and we
two owu the Nevada Bank, have ever IN
our lives had one dollar invested in wheat
speculatioas. II is true. however, that
we have loaned our money upon wheat
aud il PARTIES to whom We loaned this
mooney should not be able to pay it back
We shall have TO stand the loss.